Airside Vehicle Permit
Also written as: AVP — Airside Vehicle Permit
A formal authorisation issued by an airport authority that allows a specific vehicle to operate within the airside area, subject to defined conditions and periodic renewal.
Full Definition
An Airside Vehicle Permit (AVP) is a regulatory document granting a named vehicle the right to operate on the airside of an aerodrome. It typically specifies permitted zones of access, the authorised driver, validity period, and conditions of use. Vehicles operating airside without a valid permit constitute a serious security and safety breach. In editorial use, the compound is typically rendered as 'airside vehicle permit' (lower case) when used generically, but may be capitalised when referring to a specific airport's scheme. Editors should also be aware of the related 'Airside Driving Permit (ADP),' which applies to the individual driver rather than the vehicle.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish clearly from the 'Airside Driving Permit (ADP),' which authorises the driver, not the vehicle. Both documents may be required simultaneously. Use lower case generically; follow house style for named schemes.
In Context
- "Each aircraft fuelling tanker must display a valid Airside Vehicle Permit on the windscreen at all times." — Airport ground vehicle regulations
- "Applications for airside vehicle permit renewal must be submitted 14 days before the expiry date." — Airport operations notice